Sandbox has been providing high quality child care in the community for over 39 years.
Sandbox continues its commitment to excel in early care and education.
Sandbox provides high quality childcare that supports children and parents through superior developmentally appropriate curriculums that correspond with each stage of development, nurturing children ages 6 weeks through 12 years.
A variety of programs are offered, providing choices that assist each child in the cognitive, the social, the emotional and the physical development during the formative years.
The sandbox believes that each child possesses great dignity, and deserves to be treated with respect, and that, in the proper environment, children will develop a love of learning and a learning to love self, friends, and the world around us.
The goal of Sandbox School is to develop in all children a positive self-image and a sense of adventure in the search for knowledge.
To provide developmental opportunities and experiences meeting the cognitive, the social, the emotional and physical needs of each child.
To help each child adjust and become secure and happy, and self-confident in this new environment.
To prepare the child for future schooling by allowing development at his/her individual pace.
To provide quality care in a homelike atmosphere that is comfortable, safe and enjoyable for those children requiring part or all day care.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
The Sandbox Inc Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Sandbox Inc?

The application deadline for The Sandbox Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

Endorse The Sandbox Inc. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
  • Academic or athletic awards
Endorse this school:

Recent Articles

Children With Learning Differences: How To Proceed
Children With Learning Differences: How To Proceed
Facing the reality that your child has learning differences is never easy. But with a diagnosis from a qualified professional, and skilled experienced teachers who know how to remediate those differences, your child can learn to handle her differences. More here.
Enrichment Resources For Children Ages 10-14
Enrichment Resources For Children Ages 10-14
I asked ChatGPT to list apps, YouTube Channels, and podcasts suitable for enriching the studies of students ages 10-14. (We'll look at resources for younger and older students in another article.)
Designing Assignments In The ChatGPT Era
February 13, 2023
Designing Assignments In The ChatGPT Era
AI (Artificial Intelligence), specifically ChatGPT, poses some serious challenges for teachers. We explore the importance of teaching students how to attribute the work and ideas of others.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Request Information

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $9,900 for elementary schools and $17,003 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

Quick Links